14 Math Placement To enroll in Math QL1030 - QL1080, a student must first: ♦ Within the past 24 months scored a 23 or above on the enhanced ACT Mathematics test; or * Within the past twelve months* passed the COMPASS Math Placement test (available at the WSU Testing Center) with a score high enough to be placed in Math QL1030, Math QL1040, Math QL1050 or Math QL1080; or * Within the past twelve months passed Math 1010, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of "C" (2.00) or above * A student may take the placement exam a maximum of three times within the previous three years. Developmental Course Fee Students who do not meet the requirements for enrollment in English ENIOIO and Math QL1030-QL1080 (see above) will be charged an additional fee for each semester they are enrolled at WSU until these requirements are met. Further information is available from the Retention Assistance/Information Office in the Student Service Center, Room 150 (telephone 801-626-6082). Applicants Without High School Diplomas (Current high school students are not eligible.) Applicants who are not high school graduates must present evidence of high school equivalency to be considered for admission. High school equivalency may be satisfied in one of the following ways: ♦ Passing the General Education Development test (GED) with an overall score of 45 or above with no individual score below 40. Applicants who satisfy high school equivalency via the GED must also submit ACT/SAT or Basic Skills placement test results. ♦ Passing the American College Test (ACT) with a composite score of 22 or above (SAT score of 840 or above). Applicants will be placed in either the College tier or the University tier based on their test scores. Applicants who plan to submit GED scores in lieu of a high school diploma are not eligible to take the test prior to the graduation date of their high school class. Readmitted/Reactivated Students Students who interrupt their enrollment at WSU by not registering for one or more semesters, with the exception of summer term, must contact the WSU Admissions Office to reactivate their file. • Students with less than one year's absence, and who have not attended any other university or college during that time, may call the WSU Admissions Office at 801-626-6743 to reactivate their files. All other students must reapply and pay the $10 application fee. • Students who have attended another school since last attending WSU will be considered transfer students and must submit an official transcript from each institution attended since last enrolling at WSU. ♦ Readmitted students will be placed into the appropriate tier. All students previously admitted to WSU prior to the Summer of 1997 will be readmitted into the University tier. Admission Appeal Process An information sheet highlighting grounds for appeals to admission decisions is available at the WSU Admissions Office. Utah Residency The Admissions Office classifies all applicants as either resident or non-resident. Applicants whose credentials indicate out-of-state status are classified as non-residents. If there is doubt concerning resident status, an applicant is classified as a non-resident. Non-residents who have reason to believe they can qualify for resident status should file a residency application with the Admissions Office. Applications are accepted only until the end of the third week of the current semester. Any application received after the third week will be considered for the following semester only. Residency applications are available in the Admissions Office. Each application will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 53B-8-102 and Utah State Board of Regents Policy and Procedures R-512. Special Admission Programs Early College Location: Promontory Tower, Room 211 Telephone: 801-626-7362 The Early College program gives high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to participate in the college environment while continuing their high school courses and activities. Students can earn up to two years of college credit while completing high school graduation requirements. The Early College program is designed for students who are seeking additional challenges and academic enrichment. For updated information, see www.weber.edu/ce/earlvaccess.asp. First Year Experience Location: Student Service Center, Room 219 Telephone: 801-626-6081 The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community. The Program assists students in making progress toward fulfilling the following education and personal goals: • developing academic and intellectual competence ♦ establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships ♦ exploring appropriate career choices • understanding campus resources The FYE Program is further explained under the Interdisciplinary Studies section of this catalog (page 43). Honors Program Location: Library, Room 225 Telephone: 801-626-7591 The Honors Program is designed to offer students of superior ability and motivation opportunities to broaden and enrich their academic program and accelerate their preparation for graduate work. The Honors Program is further explained on page 43. Senior Citizen Location: Student Services Center, Room 101 Telephone: 801-626-6743 Utah residents age 62 and over are permitted to enroll on a tuition-free, audit basis. Senior citizens will be required to complete an application for admission and register at the Registration Office on or after the first day of class. Where applicable, senior citizens will be charged a fee for use of consumable materials. A $10 per semester administrative fee will be charged and enrollment is limited to space availability. Weber State University 2003-2004 Catalog